Genesis Santiago

Genesis Santiago serves as a Senior Contracting Officer (SKC) at U.S. Coast Guard Base Cleveland (70Z030), where they oversee the acquisition of facility sustainment, repair, and infrastructure modernization services critical to operational readiness across the Great Lakes region. Responsible for managing full lifecycle procurements, Santiago ensures compliance with federal building codes, environmental regulations, and energy resilience standards. Their portfolio primarily includes construction, mechanical and electrical system upgrades, roofing and envelope repairs, and environmental remediation projects, all aligned with the Coast Guard’s mission to maintain secure, functional, and sustainable waterfront facilities. As a key procurement lead, they bridge technical requirements from engineering and facilities teams with contracting execution to deliver mission-critical infrastructure outcomes. Santiago collaborates with a diverse range of contractors, including general contractors with federal construction experience, specialty trades in HVAC and electrical systems, and environmental remediation firms. While no single contractor dominates their portfolio, they consistently engage firms with proven experience in federal facility maintenance, LEED-aligned construction, and FEMA-compliant retrofitting. Their contracting approach emphasizes performance-based specifications, firm-fixed-price structures, and rigorous contractor performance evaluations to ensure quality and accountability. Santiago’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on maximizing technical capability and cost efficiency rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not mandated through set-aside mechanisms, qualified small businesses are actively encouraged to compete as prime contractors or subcontractors when their technical expertise aligns with project needs. Their primary procurement focus centers on NAICS categories related to building construction, maintenance, and environmental services, particularly 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 238220 (Electrical Contractors), and 562910 (Remediation Services). Santiago possesses deep expertise in facility lifecycle management, building envelope integrity, and mechanical system modernization, ensuring acquisitions meet rigorous Coast Guard standards for durability, safety, and long-term operational sustainability.